σαίνω
sainōVerbG4525
to shake
From: akin to G4579 (σείω);
Short Definition
to wag (as a dog its tail fawningly), i.e. (generally) to shake (figuratively, disturb)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.prop. (Hom.), of dogs, to wag the tail, fawn.
2.Metaphorical, of persons, with accusative, to fawn upon, flatter, beguile
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Thessalonians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Thessalonians 3:3
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